Pre-Fabricated vs. Custom Built Homes: Weighing Your Options will take place on Saturday, September 29 from 9 am - 1 pm in Room 4210, at Mendocino College (Library Building). Participants will learn from building professionals including a local contractor, prefabricated home manufacturer, panelized building kit provider, and tiny homes builder on what you need to consider when making a choice, an overview of each building type and next steps for getting started. This panel of professionals include local contractor Randy Dorn who brings decades of experience in building homes in Mendocino County to address your questions about construction costs, timeline and the benefits of a custom-built home. Steven Lefler, Vice President of Modular Lifestyles and an Advanced Certified Green Building Professional will walk participants through considerations for choosing a prefabricated home including costs, timeline, and financing. Ann Zollinger from North Coast Packaged Homes will share the benefits, details and considerations when choosing panelized building kits. Following this information-packed presentation there will be a Q&A and an opportunity to meet and talk with the professionals. RSVP soon to lock in your seat for these educational home building workshops. To learn more about the workshops contact Jen Riddell at jriddell@mendocino.edu or 707-468-3080
